Inter-Dominion Series
The 14-year-old New Zealand-bred Sandydale gelding. Captain Sandy, is one of 13 entries from New South Wales for the Inter-Dominion Championship series, which will be run at Gloucester Park, Perth, starting on February 20. Captain Sandy won the series in Melbourne in 1950, and in Perth in 1953. The total entry of 68 is a record. They include 31 from Western Australia. nine from Victoria, eight from South Australia and seven from New Zealand. Gentleman John, winner of the final at Harold Park last season, has been entered again, as has the runner-up, Mineral Spring. The full list of nominations is:— Kellett, Potlaze, Beau Don, Frosty Nelson. Radiant, Echo. Paul’s Double, Dillon Tower Romanesoue, Village Chief. Robert Sheen, Precipitation, Rhoda’s Gift, Regal Bowl, Marine Dealer, Peter Lalor. Dillon Grattan, Oro’s Image, Wogarl, Jack Oro. Aflame, Magic Flute. Non Stop, Barnsear. Scarab. Steel Master. Anthony Hall, David's Reward, Taxi Boy, Portree, Bessie’s Lad, Calendar, all from Western Australia. Modulation, Port Logan, Hushyle’s Van, Radiant Venture. Stuart Earl, Hedonist, Star Stranger Lady Rolleston, from South Australia; Antares, Powerful Lady, Gentleman John, Fine Finish. Grand Monarch, Pacing Gift. Double Park, Argent, Avon Dale, from Victoria; Spring Scott General Grattan, Star Hill, Kerry Field, Set Point, Match Point, Sky High. Captain Sandy, Maori Home. Gay Knight. Springfield Guy. Bondi John, Mineral Spring, from New South Wales; Local Light. Bartender. Greek Brigade, Petite Yvonne, Caduceus, False Step, Scottish Brigade, from J T ew Zealand. Rehandicaps For Winton Rehandicaps for the Winton Trotting Club’s meeting on Saturday are:— South Hillend Handicap: Gentle Anna now 36, Shiann now 84. Novice Handicap No. 1: Castle- ' down now 48. Winton Trotting Club Handicap: , Queen’s Glow now 36. Novice Handicap No. 2: Cyclone now 48, Vanity Scott now 96. Improvers’ Handicap No. 2: Lord Balfour and Rustic Boy now 48. President’s Handicap: Shiann now 48. Borough Handicap: Girl Brigade now 36.
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Press, Volume XCIV, Issue 28162, 28 December 1956, Page 5
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313Inter-Dominion Series Press, Volume XCIV, Issue 28162, 28 December 1956, Page 5
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